Menses & IVF Menses & IVF Case 1
Case 1
A 30 y/o with q35-45 menses has been having unprotected intercourse for 12 months. Her A 30 y/o with q35-45 menses has been having unprotected intercourse for 12 months. Her OBGYN told her that she is not ovulating. Ehich of the following best confirms ovulation OBGYN told her that she is not ovulating. Ehich of the following best confirms ovulation occurred?
occurred?
BBT recordingBBT recording
Need for medroxyprogesterone acetate to induce bleedNeed for medroxyprogesterone acetate to induce bleed
Ovulation prediction kitOvulation prediction kit
Menstrual hxMenstrual hx
Mid luteal progesterone levelMid luteal progesterone level
Case 2 Case 2
What level of estradiol is required to initiate an LH surge? What level of estradiol is required to initiate an LH surge?
100 pg/mL100 pg/mL 200 pg/mL200 pg/mL 250 pg/mL250 pg/mL 400 pg/mL400 pg/mL Case 3 Case 3
A 44 y/o women is curious about her chances of conception. She notes shorter, irregular A 44 y/o women is curious about her chances of conception. She notes shorter, irregular menses and occasional hot flashes. You recommend testing an FSH/E2. What FSH level do menses and occasional hot flashes. You recommend testing an FSH/E2. What FSH level do you expect to find? Assuming normal estradiol levels.
you expect to find? Assuming normal estradiol levels.
< 10 IU/mL< 10 IU/mL >10 IU/mL>10 IU/mL Case 4 Case 4 A 29 y/o w
A 29 y/o with Kallmanith Kallman’s syndrom’s syndrome (GnRH dee (GnRH def) df) desires pregnancy. She got married last monthesires pregnancy. She got married last month and would like to stop birth control pills in an attempt to get pregnant. What is the best
and would like to stop birth control pills in an attempt to get pregnant. What is the best treatment?
treatment?
6 months of timed intercourse6 months of timed intercourse
Clomiphene citrateClomiphene citrate LetrozoleLetrozole FSH onlyFSH only LH onlyLH only
Both FSH and LHBoth FSH and LH
Clomiphene and letrozole require an intact axis Clomiphene and letrozole require an intact axis Case 5
Case 5
A 29 y/o G0 has been having difficulty conceiving and she describes having menses q21-24 A 29 y/o G0 has been having difficulty conceiving and she describes having menses q21-24 days. An ultrasound on cycle day 3 shows a 15mm follicle and an endometrial lining of 7mm. days. An ultrasound on cycle day 3 shows a 15mm follicle and an endometrial lining of 7mm. her day 3 FSH is 12
her day 3 FSH is 12. These clinical findings are…. These clinical findings are…
Normal menstrual physiologyNormal menstrual physiology
Premature rise in FSHPremature rise in FSH
Premature decrease in inhibinPremature decrease in inhibin
All of the aboveAll of the above
Endometrium Pathology
Which phase do intraluminal secretions characterize?
o Proliferative o Interval o Secretory o Menstrual
Which phase is characterized by neutrophils?
o Proliferative o Interval o Secretory o Menstrual
Which lesion is the most alarming if detected on endometrial bipsy?
o Simple hyperplasia o Complex hyperplasia
o Simple atypical hyperplasia o Complex atypical hyperplasia
Which lesion is most alarming if detected on endometrial bipsy?
o Simple hyperplasia o Complex hyperplasia
o Simple atypical hyperplasia o Complex atypical hyperplasia
o Endometrial intraepithelial carcinoma
Plasma cells
o Menstrual phase
o Chronic endometritis o Actinomycosis
o Hormone effect
Endometrial intraepithelial carcinoma
o Hyperplasia o Lynch syndrome o Hyperestrinism o TP53 mutation FIGO grading o % gland formation o Mitotic count o Cytologic atypia o Tumor necrosis
Which feature is mot alarming if seen in a putative leimyoma?
o Cytologic atypia o Hyaline necrosis
o Mitotic figures
Self-test questions
o What histologic findings are most characteristic of proliferative-phase
endometrium? Secretory-phase? Menstrual?
o How does chronic endometritis appear on biopsy?
o What are the histologic features of endometrial polyps? What is their
significance?
o Briefly describe the classification of endometrial hyperplasia. o What is the significance of endometrial intraepithelial carcinoma?
o How would you classify a biphasic tumor composed of serous carcinoma and
undifferentiated sarcoma?
o Which factors are histologically important in evaluating a smooth muscle tumor of
the uterus? Amenorrhea & ART Case 1
G0 who has never had a period. She is healthy otherwise with reportedly normal pubertal development. With further questioning she reports cyclic abdominal/pelvic pain that has been going on for some time. PMHx, PSHx and social Hx unremarkable. She is not on any meds. PE: Tanner stage 4 breast, normal abdominal exam, normal female hair distribution pattern, pelvic exam not performed as there is a membranous bulge noted at the vaginal introitus – bulges further with valsalva.
Whats going on?
o MRKH/uterine agenesis o Transverse vaginal septum o Imperforate hymen
o Androgen insensitivity syndrome
Case 2
13 y/o female with deepening of the voice, and absence of thelarche. Exam demonstrates blind vaginal pouch and clitoromegaly. Male serum testosterone levels.
What should we get next?
o MRI of the abdomen and pelvis o 17-hydroxyprogesterone level o Karyotype
o MRI of the pituitary
o Serum FSH and estradiol levels
Lecture had other cases but they were not audience response questions, review.
Reproductive genetics
25 y/o women presents for preconception genetic counseling and has an unremarkable
famhx. What carrier screening do you offer her?
o Cystic fibrosis
o Spinal muscle atrophy o Fragile x
o Cystic fibrosis, spinal muscle atrophy and fragile x
25 y/o women presents for preconception genetic counseling and has a famhx
significant for a maternal sister that died of spinal muscle atrophy. What carrier screening do you offer?
o Nothing
o Cystic fibrosis
o Spinal muscle atrophy o Fragile x
o Cystic fibrosis and spinal muscle atrophy
25 y/o women presents for preconception genetic counseling and has a famhx
significant for a maternal brother with mental retardation/cognitive impairment. What carrier screening do you offer?
o Nothing
o Cystic fibrosis
o Spinal muscle atrophy o Fragile x
o Cystic fibrosis and fragile x
35 y/o female at 12 weeks gestation presents for genetic counseling and desires
diagnostic testing for fetal trisomy 21 today. What do you offer her?
o Nothing
o Chorionic villus sampling o Amniocentesis
o First trimester screen o Cell free fetal DNA testing
*She wants diagnostic testing (amniocentesis or CVS), and she’s 12 weeks and wants it today. You cant do amnio until 15 weeks, risky if done earlier. CVS is done between 10-14 weeks
35 y/o female at 16 weeks gestation presents for genetic counseling and desires
diagnostic testing for fetal trisomy 21 today. What do you offer her?
o Nothing
o Chorionic villus sampling o Amniocentesis
o First trimester screen o Cell free fetal DNA testing
35 y/o female at 12 weeks gestation presents for genetic counseling and wants
non-invasive screening for fetal trisomy 21 today. What do you offer her?
o Nothing
o Chorionic villus sampling o Amniocentesis
o Cell free fetal DNA testing
*Most sensitive and specific, and she’s 35, so she’s in advanced maternal age so she qualifies. If she was 34, you would offer as the next best option would be the first trimester screen.
Unwanted pregnancies Case1
34yo G4P2012 @ 8 1/7 weeks EGA presents for pregnancy options counseling. She has no significant PMH or PSH and a history of 2 uncomplicated NSVDs in the past. After options counseling, she decides to proceed with termination of pregnancy.
• Which of the foloowing methods of abortion would NOT be appropriate for her? • Induction abortion/labor induction
• Manual vacuum asporation • Electric vacuum aspiration
• Medication abortio with mife/miso • All of the above
• Which of the following represents the most accurate description of potential
complications of a first trimester surgical abortion?
• Except for higher risk of breast cancer in the future, it is extremely rare
• There is virtually no risk of future infertility, miscarriage, birth defects or ectopic
pregnancy
• Except for future mental health problems, it is extermely safe
• The risk of a complication from abortion is greater than the risk of a full-term
delivery
• She chooses medication abortion with mifepristone and misoprostol. All of the following
are generally expected symptoms except
• Vaginal bleeding • Pain
• Nausea and vomiting • Chills
• Fever > 101.4 (38.5)
Case 2
A 19 yo G1P0010 presents to the emergency department 48 hours after having 10 week surgical abortion at a clinic. She is complaining of lower abdominal pain and chills at home. Reports some subjective fevers. She notes her little brother has the flu.
- Temp 100.3, all other VS are WNL
- Exam is notable for lower abdominal pain and tender uterus
o Flu-like illness
o Misoprostol used at the time of the abortion o Endometritis (intrauterine infection)
o Retained products of conception o Drug-induced fever
A culture from her cervix would most likely show chlamydia
o True
o False
Antepartum Care & Delivery
DW is a 35 y/o G3 P2 who is 40 weeks and 2 days and presents with contractions. Her
cervix is 1/50%/-2 station. What stage of labor is she in?
o Stage 1 (latent) o Stage 2
o Stage 3
DW is a 35 y/o G3 P2 who is 40 weeks and 2 days and presents with contractions. Her
cervix is 6/50%/-2 station. She now was an epidural. What stage of labor is she in?
o Stage 1 (acceleration) o Stage 2
o Stage 3
Which order is correct for the cardinal movements of labor?
o Engagement, extension, flexion
o External rotation, internal rotation, expulsion o Engagement, internal rotation, extension
Biophysical profile includes all of the following except:
o Flexion/extension o Non stress test
o Fetal mouth opening o Fetal breathing movements
If the biophysical profile is 8/10 what should you do?
o Be reassured
o Do a contraction stress test
o Repeat biophysical profile in 6 hrs
Preeclampsia
A 21y/o G1P0 caucasian female presents with severe epigastric pain. Her last menstrual period (LMNP) was 28 weeks ago. She weighs 250lbs, has a BP of 150/100 and was noted to have 2+ protein on a urine dipstick. ROS is unremarkable, her PE shows normal bowel sounds,
subjective tenderness to palpation in the epigastrium, and no rebound or guarding.
What would you anticipate her hemoglobin level to be at this gestational age and with
this hx?
o Lower than a pregnant female
o In the normal range for a pregnant female o Hemoconcentrated for a pregnant female
Her LFTs show 3x over the upper limit for women at this gestational age. The most likely
dx is what?
o Cholecystitis associated with morbid obesity o Severe preeclampsia requiring delivery o Mild preeclampsia
o Hyperparathyroid induced pancreatitis with HTN
Menopause Case 1
62 y/o female with CC: dyspareunia, vaginal dryness and C/Ced ERT 4 yrs ago Med Hx: tx for HTN, hypercholesterolemia and osteoporosis
What do you advice?
o Vaginal lubricant o Vaginal estrogen
o Restart ERT – same dose o Restart – lower dose
Case 2
65 y/o female with CC: DEXA scan = -2.6, normal mammogram, mild HTN treated, hypercholesterolemia treated
What do you advise?
o Reassurance
o HRT
o Bisphosphonate o Evista (raloxifene)
Case 3
63 y/o female with CC: 1 day spotting, menopause at 52 Meds: for HTN and hypercholesterolemia
Normal pelvic exam, normal pap, normal mammogram
What would you do?
o Reassurance o Serum FSH o Endometrial biopsy o Pelvic ultrasound o Hysterectomy – D & C
Gyn Cancer Case 1
56-year-old female presents with vaginal bleeding x 3 weeks. Menopause 5 yrs ago. PMH: HTN, Diabetes
PE: BMI 53
If you were limited to one test you could perform in the office on your pt, what would it
be?
o Pap smear
o Endometrial biopsy o Ultrasound
o CBC
THIS MIGHT BE A TEST QUESTION… Case 2
Morbidly obese female patient undergoing surgery…
What surgical approach would you offer your patient?
o Laparotomy o Laparoscopy o Robotic-assisted o Vaginal Case 3 41 year old G4P3
CC: Vaginal bleeding after intercourse recalls, abnormal Pap several yrs ago Pelvic pain, pressure
PE: BMI 21, Chronic smoker’s cough, friable 2.5 cm lesion on ectocervix
What is the best first test to perform on your patient?
o Pap
o Biopsy
o Hysterectomy o PET/CT
What stage is our patient?
o 1B1
What if she had enlarged, positive pelvic lymph nodes on PET/CT?